John Forte
- When
- Wed Aug 12, 2009
- Where
- Yoshi's San Francisco - Live Music & Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
- Time
- 10pm
- Cost
- $18 - $18
- Tags
- Music
Description
John Forté is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer from Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, Forté is a classically-trained violinist who is known for his work with the multi-platinum group “The Fugees”. On November 24, 2008, Forté was granted a commutation by President George W. Bush after having served more than seven years of a fourteen-year federal prison sentence. Those who campaigned on his behalf include famed singer/songwriter Carly Simon and Senator Orrin Hatch (R) of Utah.Prior to his incarceration Forté released two solo albums, PolySci (Columbia) and I, John (Transparent). On December 22, 2008, Forté walked out of Fort Dix Correctional Institution to resume his life and tell his story through music, film and prose.
More Info
- Call
- 415-655-5600 (Box Office)
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